China town

It was a difficult weekend in China for Sebastian. In qualifying he failed to make the top 10 for the first time since 2009 but a great comeback drive saw him run as high as second with a few laps to go, before dropping back to fifth with worn tyres.

Podium at Silverstone

Golden boy

Sebastian was hoping to take his first victory on home soil in Germany but while he got to celebrate on the podium in second he was dropped back to fifth, after his pass on Jenson Button was deemed illegal.

Back to winning ways

Unstoppable in Suzuka

Sebastian took another super Suzuka victory, winning from pole position, getting fastest lap and leading every lap of the race. The win put him within touching distance of title rival Fernando Alonso who retired from the race.

From pits to podium

A fuel pick-up problem in qualifying put Sebastian to the back of the grid after he was excluded from the session. In the race, he battled through the field from the pit lane to take a fantastic third place.